Saturday, April 2; 10am - 4pm
Various Locations at the Chicago Cultural Ceenter
78 E. Washington St., Chicago
Free Admission
10:30am
So You Wanna Open a Theata'? Inspections, Regulations and Tips
Presenters: League of Chicago Theater and Julie Burros, Chicago
Department of Cultural Affairs
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How to End the Credit Blues: Re-Building Your Financial Health
Presenter: Warren Davis, UCAN
11:30pm
Small Business Financing
Presenter: Marcy Mermel, Chicago Realty Partners
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The Legalities of Home Ownership, Commercial Space & Live/Work Space
Presenter: William Pecquet, attorney at law
12:30pm
What is Mutual Housing and How can it Work for Artists?
Presenters: Laura Weathered, Near Northwest Arts Council, and Mark Fink,
Chicago Mutual Housing
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Tax Sales and Alternative Purchasing Options
Presenter: Eileen Hamer, independent realtor, and Marcy Mermel, Chicago
Realty Partners
1:30pm
Storefronts and other Non-traditional Buildings as Live, Work and
Performance Space
Presenter: Mary Fishman, Fishman Studio
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City Artist Space Initiatives -- FAQs
Presenters: Barbara Koenen, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; Ele
Gross, Chicago Department of Housing; and LaShawnda Crowe Storm, Chicago
Department of Cultural Affairs
2:30pm
Working with the City: Building Code, Zoning and Permits
Presenters: Chicago Department Construction and Permits and Chuck
Walton, House Doctors
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Moving from Rental to Ownership: I'm an Artist, How Can I Get a
Mortgage?
Presenter: Sherry Rontos, Chicago Department of Housing
31 March 2005
30 March 2005
Su-Mei Tse: The Ich - Manifestation @ The Renessaince Society
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Through 4/17/2005
The Renaissance Society,
Cobb Hall @ The University of Chicago
5811 South Ellis Avenue, 4th Floor
Hours: Tues – Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 12-5. Closed Mon.
Admission to the gallery and all events is free.
The Renaissance Society,
Cobb Hall @ The University of Chicago
5811 South Ellis Avenue, 4th Floor
Hours: Tues – Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 12-5. Closed Mon.
Admission to the gallery and all events is free.
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KORI NEWKIRK @ The Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Thursday 31 March 2005 @ 6:15 p.m.
MILLENNIUM PARK ROOM, The Art Institute of Chicago Museum
Enter at 280 S. Columbus Drive (corner of Monroe and Columbus)
Los Angeles-based artist Kori Newkirk examines common cultural signifiers of particular African American communities, creating self-conscious visual puns out of plastic hair beads, braided hair extensions and pomade, basketballs, and elements of hip-hop fashion, among other things. Ironically pointing to the mythologies that revolve around these tropes, Newkirk-following in the footsteps of David Hammons and others-attempts to destabilize assumptions about identity.
Newkirk uses materials that emerged from the African-American experience as a medium to construct images of stereotypical white culture. While Newkirk considers himself a sculptor, he complements these works with photographs in which he pictures himself with his identity obscured, allowing his figure to function as a signifier of black people in general. Although his work is about blackness and place, its implications are never as simple as this pairing would
suggest.
MILLENNIUM PARK ROOM, The Art Institute of Chicago Museum
Enter at 280 S. Columbus Drive (corner of Monroe and Columbus)
Los Angeles-based artist Kori Newkirk examines common cultural signifiers of particular African American communities, creating self-conscious visual puns out of plastic hair beads, braided hair extensions and pomade, basketballs, and elements of hip-hop fashion, among other things. Ironically pointing to the mythologies that revolve around these tropes, Newkirk-following in the footsteps of David Hammons and others-attempts to destabilize assumptions about identity.
Newkirk uses materials that emerged from the African-American experience as a medium to construct images of stereotypical white culture. While Newkirk considers himself a sculptor, he complements these works with photographs in which he pictures himself with his identity obscured, allowing his figure to function as a signifier of black people in general. Although his work is about blackness and place, its implications are never as simple as this pairing would
suggest.
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29 March 2005
Don't Miss the Jeff Koons Lecture @SAIC Wed. March 30th
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As a true laboratory for groundbreaking scholarship, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers an evening salon with artist Jeff Koons, collector Stefan Edlis, and critic James Yood. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Wainwright, Dean of Graduate Studies, the event is designed to encourage a dialogue around important topics in contemporary art practice.
In addition to examining the relationship between artist, collector, and critic, the evening's discussion will focus on the return of the Wunderkammern in contemporary collecting. Recalling the princely collections of the 17th Century, found objects and popular arts join painting and prints as "objects of wonder" in today's collections.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2005
6:30-8 PM
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Ballroom
112 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
RSVP by telephone 312.899-1455 or e-mail hcramo@artic.edu
Seating is limited
In addition to examining the relationship between artist, collector, and critic, the evening's discussion will focus on the return of the Wunderkammern in contemporary collecting. Recalling the princely collections of the 17th Century, found objects and popular arts join painting and prints as "objects of wonder" in today's collections.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2005
6:30-8 PM
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Ballroom
112 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
RSVP by telephone 312.899-1455 or e-mail hcramo@artic.edu
Seating is limited
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26 March 2005
ANYA @ Gene Siskel Film Center
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ANYA IN AND OUT OF FOCUS
2004, Marian Marzynski, USA, 93 min.
A doting papa, himself an orphan and holocaust survivor, aims to give his American-born only daughter everything he never had -- everything but freedom from his all-consuming desire to possess her heart and soul. Director Marzynski, the father in this passionately personal documentary covering virtually the entire 30-year span of his daughter's life, follows Anya from indulged girlhood to hard-won independence and motherhood, as the rambunctious child proves to have a will every bit as strong as that of her father. ANYA poignantly and insightfully lays bare the tug-of-war of family love. DigiBeta video. (BS)
Director and former Chicagoan Marian Marzynski will be present for audience discussion at the Wednesday screening.
Wednesday, March 30, 8:30 pm;
Thursday, March 31, 6:15 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
160 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601
Tel: 312.846.2600
2004, Marian Marzynski, USA, 93 min.
A doting papa, himself an orphan and holocaust survivor, aims to give his American-born only daughter everything he never had -- everything but freedom from his all-consuming desire to possess her heart and soul. Director Marzynski, the father in this passionately personal documentary covering virtually the entire 30-year span of his daughter's life, follows Anya from indulged girlhood to hard-won independence and motherhood, as the rambunctious child proves to have a will every bit as strong as that of her father. ANYA poignantly and insightfully lays bare the tug-of-war of family love. DigiBeta video. (BS)
Director and former Chicagoan Marian Marzynski will be present for audience discussion at the Wednesday screening.
Wednesday, March 30, 8:30 pm;
Thursday, March 31, 6:15 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
160 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601
Tel: 312.846.2600
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25 March 2005
A DROP OF WATER, Dance from Europe @ Links Hall
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"Frans Poelstra, his dramaturg and Bach"
Frans Poelstra & Robert Steijn (Netherlands)
March 25, 26, and 27, 2005
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm
Post-show discussion on Saturday with Lin Hixson
Admission $12
Links Hall
When a choreographer reaches a certain age, he cannot avoid the music of Bach anymore. Especially when he is asked to make a performance for a theatre space at a dance festival. How will Frans Poelstra survive on an official dance stage and how will he tackle the dilemma of presenting both a homage to the sophisticated Goldberg Variations and a performance in line with his usual destructive way of improvising? There will be a battle between the prerecorded variations by Bach and the live input and impulses of the performers. They will show the making of a performance on the spot: live image-making, live dancing, live confessions, live storytelling, live (mis)behavior, live dramaturgy and live video-editing. Their performance zooms in on the here and now of the theatre, fighting with the perfect time management of Bach.
Frans Poelstra - as a kid Frans Poelstra stared more into the waters of the canals in Amsterdam than being at school. He still hasn't got a degree, but he kept his dreams. Dreams of being the next Jimi Hendrix, but he had no talent to play the guitar, so he decided to work in the theatre, the place where you can dream on a professional level. First he worked as a technician, later on as a performer. For him, performing is a matter of keeping channels open (in order to think, to listen and to dream, without taking any responsibility for form, structure or interpretation). As a performer he wants to dance through all possible virtual realities of thoughts and associations. During the collaborative improvisation event "Tarzan" he realized that Robert Steijn triggered him to be open, caring and trustful. On the basis of this experience they decided to work together on this solo project.
Robert Steijn - as a kid Robert Steijn played more with dolls than with cars. He still hasn't got a driving license, but he has had a lot of girlfriends. Dreaming of becoming a dancer, but not exactly excellent in sports, he decided to study dance studies to become a dance dramaturg. He happened to be the first dance dramaturg of the Netherlands. For him dramaturgy is a matter of keeping channels open (in order to think, to listen and to dream, without taking any responsibility for form, structure or interpretation). As a dramaturg he wants to dance through all possible virtual realities of thoughts and associations. During the collaborative improvisation event "Tarzan" he realized that Frans Poelstra triggered him to be severe, sharp and nihilistic.
Frans Poelstra & Robert Steijn (Netherlands)
March 25, 26, and 27, 2005
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm
Post-show discussion on Saturday with Lin Hixson
Admission $12
Links Hall
When a choreographer reaches a certain age, he cannot avoid the music of Bach anymore. Especially when he is asked to make a performance for a theatre space at a dance festival. How will Frans Poelstra survive on an official dance stage and how will he tackle the dilemma of presenting both a homage to the sophisticated Goldberg Variations and a performance in line with his usual destructive way of improvising? There will be a battle between the prerecorded variations by Bach and the live input and impulses of the performers. They will show the making of a performance on the spot: live image-making, live dancing, live confessions, live storytelling, live (mis)behavior, live dramaturgy and live video-editing. Their performance zooms in on the here and now of the theatre, fighting with the perfect time management of Bach.
Frans Poelstra - as a kid Frans Poelstra stared more into the waters of the canals in Amsterdam than being at school. He still hasn't got a degree, but he kept his dreams. Dreams of being the next Jimi Hendrix, but he had no talent to play the guitar, so he decided to work in the theatre, the place where you can dream on a professional level. First he worked as a technician, later on as a performer. For him, performing is a matter of keeping channels open (in order to think, to listen and to dream, without taking any responsibility for form, structure or interpretation). As a performer he wants to dance through all possible virtual realities of thoughts and associations. During the collaborative improvisation event "Tarzan" he realized that Robert Steijn triggered him to be open, caring and trustful. On the basis of this experience they decided to work together on this solo project.
Robert Steijn - as a kid Robert Steijn played more with dolls than with cars. He still hasn't got a driving license, but he has had a lot of girlfriends. Dreaming of becoming a dancer, but not exactly excellent in sports, he decided to study dance studies to become a dance dramaturg. He happened to be the first dance dramaturg of the Netherlands. For him dramaturgy is a matter of keeping channels open (in order to think, to listen and to dream, without taking any responsibility for form, structure or interpretation). As a dramaturg he wants to dance through all possible virtual realities of thoughts and associations. During the collaborative improvisation event "Tarzan" he realized that Frans Poelstra triggered him to be severe, sharp and nihilistic.
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2005 PAC/edge Performance Festival
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More than 200 multi-disciplinary performances featured from the innovative and imaginative artists who have made their mark in Chicago's vibrant performing arts community, including work by SAIC students and faculty. Performances take place in the Athenaeum's studio theater spaces, mainstage theater, hallways, and the Curtain Call Club lounge.
March 11 through April 10
See PAC/Edge for schedule
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport
Chicago, IL
Buy Tickets:
773.PAC.LINE (773.722.5463)
March 11 through April 10
See PAC/Edge for schedule
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport
Chicago, IL
Buy Tickets:
773.PAC.LINE (773.722.5463)
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HOT SPOT - SAIC Undergraduate Exhibition Preview Event
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The participating students have completed various bachelor degrees at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and represent diverse studio areas such as art and technology; architecture,interior architecture, and designed objects; ceramics; fashion design;fiber and material studies; film, video, and new media; painting and drawing; performance; photography; print media; sculpture; sound; visual communication; and writing.
Friday, April 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
847 W. Jackson Blvd. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
Chicago, IL 60607
Tickets: $40 in advance and $55 at the door.
More Info Call 312-899-7445 or visit HOT SPOT
The "Undergraduate Exhibition" opens to the public on April 3rd and continues through April 15th.
Opening reception: Saturday, April 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (free to the public)
Exhibition Hours (starting April 3):
Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Extended public viewing, April 6 & 15, 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday, April 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
847 W. Jackson Blvd. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
Chicago, IL 60607
Tickets: $40 in advance and $55 at the door.
More Info Call 312-899-7445 or visit HOT SPOT
The "Undergraduate Exhibition" opens to the public on April 3rd and continues through April 15th.
Opening reception: Saturday, April 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (free to the public)
Exhibition Hours (starting April 3):
Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Extended public viewing, April 6 & 15, 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
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Chicago Premiere of PURPLE BUTTERFLY @ Gene Siskel Film Center
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PURPLE BUTTERFLY
(ZI HUDIE)
2003, Lou Ye, China/France, 127 min.
With Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye
Village Voice Star-crossed lovers face each other across time and the void of politics when the Japanese occupy Shanghai and Cynthia (Zhang), an undercover resistance fighter, works in opposition to her former sweetheart Itami, now a Japanese secret agent. Lou Ye's epic, boasting remarkable set pieces and drenched in haunting period atmosphere, conveys the sweep of history through jagged, interlocking stories of betrayal, mistaken identity,and foiled love. In Mandarin, Japanese, and Vietnamese with English subtitles. 35mm. (BS)
March 25 -- 31
Friday, Monday, and Tuesday at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm
Saurday at 2:45 pm, 5:15 pm, and 7:45 pm
Sunday at 2:45 pm and 5:15 pm
Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Thursday at 8:30 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
16 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601
Tel: 312.846.2600
Gene Siskel Film Center
(ZI HUDIE)
2003, Lou Ye, China/France, 127 min.
With Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye
"Hectic, lyrical, swooningly romantic and almost unwatchably brutal,PURPLE BUTTERFLY deploys a modern Asian gangster-movie aesthetic to tell a love story of Shakespearian dimensions."-- Ella Taylor, L.A. Weekly.
"This wildly impressionistic period thriller. . .has plenty going for it, including a terrific climax." -- J. Hoberman
Village Voice Star-crossed lovers face each other across time and the void of politics when the Japanese occupy Shanghai and Cynthia (Zhang), an undercover resistance fighter, works in opposition to her former sweetheart Itami, now a Japanese secret agent. Lou Ye's epic, boasting remarkable set pieces and drenched in haunting period atmosphere, conveys the sweep of history through jagged, interlocking stories of betrayal, mistaken identity,and foiled love. In Mandarin, Japanese, and Vietnamese with English subtitles. 35mm. (BS)
March 25 -- 31
Friday, Monday, and Tuesday at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm
Saurday at 2:45 pm, 5:15 pm, and 7:45 pm
Sunday at 2:45 pm and 5:15 pm
Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Thursday at 8:30 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
16 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601
Tel: 312.846.2600
Gene Siskel Film Center
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2nd Fridays in Pilsen-Jan.
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Went to several galleries in Pilsen on 14 Jan. 2005
They Burn Giraffes Dont They? Art and the Surreal @ 4Art Inc. Gallery - had some interesting work including sculptures by Kenneth Morisson, specifically "Specimen 17"
exhibit runs through 1 Feb. 2005
Discovered a new gallery there, The New Context Gallery, although the work there was not very well presented/ curated nontheless some interesting paintings-- however that was the last day of that exhibit
Larry Roberts Studio- some awsome 2-d work
If you're in the area check out Pilsen 2nd Fridays Gallery Openings. Most galleries are located between 1800 and 1900 S Halsted.
Why is there so much 2-D art in this world!!!!!!!!! do we forget that there are other dimensions
They Burn Giraffes Dont They? Art and the Surreal @ 4Art Inc. Gallery - had some interesting work including sculptures by Kenneth Morisson, specifically "Specimen 17"
exhibit runs through 1 Feb. 2005
Discovered a new gallery there, The New Context Gallery, although the work there was not very well presented/ curated nontheless some interesting paintings-- however that was the last day of that exhibit
Larry Roberts Studio- some awsome 2-d work
If you're in the area check out Pilsen 2nd Fridays Gallery Openings. Most galleries are located between 1800 and 1900 S Halsted.
Why is there so much 2-D art in this world!!!!!!!!! do we forget that there are other dimensions
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